Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Ecliptic Brewing Releasing Barrel-Aged Oort Imperial Stout For The First Time

PORTLAND, Ore. (Dec 29, 2015)–Ecliptic Brewing, a craft brewery and restaurant in Portland, Oregon will
be releasing their Barrel-Aged Oort Imperial Stout for the first time on
January 16th.This beer is
part of Ecliptic’s reserve series lineup and has been sleeping in bourbon
barrels for fifteen months.Alongside
this beer, Oort Imperial Stout will be released for a second year.

Oort Imperial Stout is named after the mysterious region of
our solar system that breeds comets.Massive amounts of roasted barley and Chocolate malts were combined with
three types of Caramel malts for a rich, full mouthfeel.Chinook, Cascade, and Sterling hops lend a
balanced bitterness and subtle hop flavor to this brew that’s as black as the
vacuum of space.

IBU: 77

ABV: 8.5%

GRAVITY: 21°P

Courtesy of Ecliptic Brewing Co

About Barrel-Aged Oort Imperial Stout

This barrel aged version of the Oort Imperial Stout slumbered
for fifteen months in 12-year-old bourbon barrels, imparting flavors of bitter
chocolate, vanilla, and oak.It drinks
especially chocolatey, with some heat from the barrel.

IBU: 77

ABV: 12.1%

GRAVITY: 21°P

A small amount of these beers will
be made available after January 16th in the territories where
Ecliptic Brewing is currently offered.

Ecliptic
Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is
steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites
Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery
celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and
restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally
inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar.
Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop
Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit:www.eclipticbrewing.com.